PSA 2025 Report
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Trading Standards Business Advice
A number of resources are available designed to help businesses comply with the law. Business Companion Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about t… Content last updated: 11 January 2023
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Youth Mayor Andrew is inaugurated
The new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil is 14-year-old Andrew Millar, a student at Cyfarthfa High School. Andrew became the 11th Youth Mayor of the county borough on his inauguration at the Civic Centre… Content last updated: 28 May 2021
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16–17-year-olds and foreign nationals are encouraged to vote in next year’s elections
With new rules in place which allow 16–17-year-olds and foreign nationals to vote next year in the Council elections, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are encouraging them to go register to vote… Content last updated: 17 May 2022
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Another year of success for Apprentices at the Council
This week marks 2022’s ‘National Apprenticeships Week’ 7th – 13th February, which brings together everyone that is passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunities th… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Eisteddfod Clwstwr showcases Welsh talent in the County Borough
Today, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil will show off their creative talents in the Eisteddfod Clwstwr, an online event showcasing Welsh language talents. Young people will play instruments, act, dan… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Splash Pad reopens after revamp
The Splash Pad in Cyfarthfa Park has now reopened following the completion of extensive refurbishments. The popular play pool has seen the installation of new wet play equipment and water jets, and… Content last updated: 28 April 2022
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Irishman Declan elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
An Irishmen who ‘fell in love’ with Merthyr Tydfil on a visit 21 years ago has been elected Mayor of the county borough for the municipal year 2022-23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who lives in Dowlais and has… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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Arrangements for Proclamation Day in Merthyr Tydfil
This Sunday, 11th September 2022, Proclamation Day will take place at 1:30pm outside the Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. The Proclamation will be read by The High Sheriff, in the presence of The Lord Li… Content last updated: 14 December 2022
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Bus interchange wins another UK award
Merthyr Tydfil Bus Interchange has added to its already extensive list of honours with a UK-wide accolade at this year’s prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence… Content last updated: 06 December 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil High Street set to become safer for pedestrians
Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre is set to become safer for pedestrians, with the installation of gates and bollards to stop vehicles from driving on the High Street. Areas of town centre are already subjec… Content last updated: 27 February 2025
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Councillors congratulate new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Inauguration of Merthyr Tydfil’s Youth Mayor Jacob Bridges (22) and Deputy Youth Mayor Cian Evans (18) took place at Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre. Jacob and Cian will engage… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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Community Focused Schools
In Merthyr Tydfil we want all communities to be focused on learning and high aspirations. Community Focused Schools follows a three-cluster approach, and we are based in the North, Mid and South of Me… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Highways Maintenance
The Section has a responsibility for the control of highways maintenance to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of the existing highway network. Highways Maintenance Officers carry out the rou… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Storing Building Materials on the Highway
If you are considering storing building materials such as bricks, or bags of sand on the carriageway, a materials license application must be submitted prior to when it is required. It is an offence t… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Past Mayors
Past Mayors from 2007 Mayor 2018-2019 Mayor 2017-2018 Mayor 2016-2017 Mayor 2015-2016 Mayor 2014-2015 Mayor 2013-2014 Mayor 2012-2013 Mayor 2011-2012 Mayor 2010-2011 Mayor 2009-2010 Mayor 2008-2009 Ma… Content last updated: 08 March 2023
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Music Service
Hello and welcome to Merthyr Tydfil Music Service. Throughout the pandemic our aim as a Music Service has been to keep our community making music by delivering music in a variety of ways because, as w… Content last updated: 28 February 2022